Archangel St Michael Standing on Clouds Statue, Lost Wax Bronze, 19 in H

A Winged Guardian in Bronze

This Saint Michael statue shows the archangel standing barefoot on rolled clouds. One arm lifts, and a finger points skyward. His other hand gathers a fold of drapery at the hip. Feathered wings rise behind his shoulders, and his expression is calm. The bare torso is modeled with defined muscles in warm golden brown. The drapery and hair sit in a darker patina. Scrolled clouds in matching bronze rest on a round black marble base with white veining.

Product Details

• Material: Lost wax bronze with marble base
• Dimensions: 19 in H x 7 in W x 9 in L
• Subject: Saint Michael the Archangel
• Collection: Christianity, Angels and Crosses
• Product Number: 7935

Who Is the Archangel Michael?

Michael is one of the archangels. His name means Who is like God? That question is the battle cry of the Army of God. The word angel describes a heavenly spirit who delivers messages from God. Archangel marks a messenger of great importance. Devotional writings about Michael appear in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures. Jewish tradition names him the guardian angel of Israel. He has led God's army against the forces of the great dragon. An old tradition also says he concealed the tomb of Moses. This kept the people from the sin of hero worship, which Satan hoped to encourage. Each Saint Michael statue continues the long tradition of showing him as a protector.

Lost Wax Bronze Casting

This bronze angel statue is cast by the lost wax method, a technique used for centuries. A wax model of the figure is coated in a ceramic shell. The wax is melted out, leaving a hollow mold. Molten bronze is then poured into the space. A St Michael statue cast this way keeps fine detail in the feathers, folds, and curls. The marble base gives the bronze a solid footing.

Displaying the Saint Michael Statue

At 19 in H, this archangel Michael bronze statue suits a console table, mantel, or bookshelf. Many viewers read the raised finger as a call to look upward, echoing the question in his name. The cloud base lifts the figure above the surface, so he appears to hover. Browse related figures in the Christianity, Angels and Crosses collection. You can also explore the wider statues collection.

For More Reading

Saint Michael the Archangel: The Iconography at christianiconography.info